Camp Schedules and Reminders
Helpful reminders to make sure your campers are ready for their activities.
Information for select camps will be posted up to two weeks in advance of the program start date. All scheduled activities are subject to change.
Visit the Super Playgrounds page if interested in information about that program.
The Camp Handbook and general information about what to bring can be found on the Camps page. Some specialty camps will also require specific equipment:
- Hockey Programs – All participants in hockey programs must wear full hockey equipment while on the ice, including CSA-approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield, and a mouth and neck guard. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
- Skating Programs – All participants must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet and winter gloves while on the ice. Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
Campers should dress for mess and have all long hair tied back while participating in any of the following programs.
Art Apprentices – Ages 7 to 9
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Artful Artificial Intelligence – Ages 10 to 12
Campers experiment with Adobe AI-powered tools for half-day sessions. Mac experience is an asset but not required. Campers will work in teams and share computers.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Arts and Crafts Camp – Ages 7 to 9
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Art Explorers – Ages 4 to 6
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and spend the other half enjoying a blend of themed camp activities and creative play.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Art Pros – Ages 10 to 12
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Carpenter's Apprentice – Ages 10 to 12
Participants work with a woodworker for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Culinary Kids Summer Camp – Ages 10 to 12
Participants work with a chef for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
This program is held in a facility that is not allergen-free. Food sensitivities and preferences cannot be accommodated.
Digital Dimensions – Ages 10 to 12
Participants work with a media artist for half-days to build a creative portfolio. Mac experience is an asset but not required. Campers will work in teams and share computers.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Improvisation with Oakville Improv – Ages 10 to 12
Campers join Oakville Improv Theatre Company for a half-day to develop improv skills through spontaneity exercises and collaborative storytelling.
Kinder Krafts – Ages 4 to 6
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Minecraft Mania – Ages 10 to 12
Participants build and collaborate in immersive environments for half-day sessions. Program is for beginners with no previous knowledge. Mac experience is an asset but not required. Campers will work in teams and share computers.
Sewing Soft Sculptures – Ages 10 to 12
Participants will work with a textile artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Weekly Themes
Week 1, July 2-5 – Summer Kick Off (no camp June 30 or July 1)
Week 2, July 7-11 – Movie Madness
Week 3, July 14-18 – Fairy Tale Adventures
Week 4, July 21-25 – Journey Through Space
Week 5, July 28- August 1 – Sports Bonanza
Week 6, August 5-8 – Jungle Safari Adventure (no camp August 4)
Week 7, August 11-15 – Under the Sea
Week 8, August 18-22 – Superhero Showdown
Week 9, August 25-29 – Time Warp (Past, Present & Future!)
CampOAK Tots
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CampOAK Tykes
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CampOAK Juniors
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CampOAK Seniors
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Participants will enjoy general camp activities as well as work with a specialized instructor for part of the day at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. The theatre skills fundamentals they learn will be used to create a presentation for families on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Drop off and pick up campers at the stage door of the theatre, located at the rear of the building (off Water Street).
Weekly Themes
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Leader in Training – Junior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement.
Week 2
Participants will complete a five-day placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Leader in Training – Senior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement.
Participants will build on their leadership skills while participating in two certification courses:
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Health Child Development
- Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED
Week 2
Participants will complete a five-day placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Oakville Museum Summer Camps take place at Erchless Estate (8 Navy Street). Our week-long Museum Discovery camps for Tots ages 4-5, Tykes ages 6-7, Juniors ages 8-9 and Seniors ages 10-12 are offered July and August, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program descriptions are provided after the weekly schedules.
Weekly Themes
Week 1 – June 30-July 4
No camp June 30 or July 1
Take Part Art, Ages 4-5 and 6-7
Week 2 – July 7-11
What's in a Museum, Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Week 3 – July 14-18
Outdoor Adventures, Ages 4-5
Where Science Meets Art, Ages 8-9
Week 4 – July 21-25
Take Part Art, Ages 8-9
Fashion and Design Camp, Ages 10-12
Week 5 – July 28-August 1
Buildings in Your Town, Ages 4-5 and 6-7
Week 6 – August 4-8
No camp August 4
Incredible Insects, Ages 4-5 and 6-7
Week 7 – August 12-15
Buildings in Your Town, Ages 8-9
Design and Architecture Camp, Ages 10-12
Week 8 – August 19-22
Inventor's Workshop, Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Week 9 – August 26-29
Museum Mystery, Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Camp descriptions
Buildings in your Town
The Oakville Museum is located in the heart of Old Oakville’s historic architectural district. Find out about the Chisholm family (the original town planners) and their vision for our community. Meet our neighbours and find out about the amazing buildings and places that make up your town! As a kid architect, build structures and create your own city inspired by the many amazing places we will investigate. Ages 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9
Design and Architecture Camp
In this creative Oakville Museum camp, explore the architecture and designs of both buildings in your community and inspiring world-famous structures. Explore the heritage district of Old Oakville to see unique designs from the past. Throughout the week, engage with guest speakers who are experts in the field. Discover how design and architecture shape our world and influence our lives and get a chance to express your own vision through futuristic designs of our town! Ages 10-12
Fashion and Design Camp
Explore design and fashion through the ages at Oakville Museum! Get up close and personal with the Oakville Museum’s renowned costume and textile collection. Let this repository of Canadian fashion inspire you as we experiment with different craft techniques such as weaving, dyeing and stitching to design and create unique projects. Throughout the week, engage with guest speakers who are experts in the field. Ages 10-12
Incredible Insects
Since prehistoric times, people have been fascinated with entomology – the study of insects. Examine how insects throughout history have been represented in art and symbolized in daily life. Search for incredibly interesting insects as you explore our natural site. Learn about native pollinators who help our gardens grow! Play fun games, make crafty critters, and create beautiful art inspired by our multi-legged buggy friends. Draw inspiration from the Victorians and fashion your own cabinet of curiosity to showcase your insect findings. Ages 4-5 and 6-7
Inventor’s Workshop
Curiosity, experimentation and imagination is the theme this week! Be inspired by the inventions of the Chisholm family to tinker and create your own. Participate in fun invention challenges and team up to create inventive solutions! Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Museum Mystery
Calling all detectives! Hone your investigative skills and unravel the mysteries of Oakville’s past. Crack the code, track the evidence, and solve intriguing puzzles during this awesome week of sleuthing. Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Outdoor Adventures at Erchless Estate
Located on the 4-acre site of Erchless Estate, Oakville Museum is a wonderful place to explore natural diversity. Learn about our water systems and discover wildlife and native plants to gain an appreciation for our natural world. There will be lots of nature exploration and arts and crafts inspired by your daily investigations of our site! Ages 4-5
Take Part Art
Explore the world of art at your local museum! Dive into exciting activities like drama games, painting, and sculpture. This interactive program combines history with creativity, offering an engaging journey through art and discovery. Ages 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9
What’s in a Museum?
Oakville Museum's fascinating collection of artifacts will ignite your curiosity and creativity! Themes from science, natural history, local heritage, design, architecture, and costume will uncover stories from near and far. Your week will be filled with hands-on exploration and historical discoveries, alongside arts, crafts and classic camp games for a fun, well-rounded experience! Ages 6-7 and 8-9
Where Science meets Art
The beautiful Erchless Estate grounds will inspire children as they illustrate nature while learning basic scientific principles. Stunning flower beds and an incredible waterfront setting are the perfect background to explore various art mediums to create your masterpiece. Ages 8-9
Code-it Hacks
All Code-it Hacks camps are comprised of full-day coding instruction given by a Code-It Hacks instructor.
Mad Science Camps
All Mad Science camps are comprised of a half-day of science instruction given by a professional instructor, and a half-day of fun camp activities and games led by Play Leaders.
Participants should wear closed-toed running shoes and tie long hair back during instruction.
RoboThink
Specialized instructors from RoboThink will spend half of the day leading activities in robotics, STEM and engineering. The rest of the day consists of fun camp activities and games lead by Play Leaders.
Humane Society Camps
This animal education camp is offered in partnership with the Oakville and Milton Humane Society at Trafalgar Park Community Centre. Campers in this program swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Aqua Sports Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25 metres comfortably.
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Hockey Skills with the Oakville Blades
Campers will participate twice in 1.5 hours of ice instruction every day.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Learn to Skate Summer Camp with Skate Oakville
Campers will participate in the CanSkate program led by Skate Oakville coaches to help them improve their skating skills.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Lil-Sports
Sport instruction, drills and games. Sports vary by location and may include soccer, basketball, baseball, pickleball, etc.
Need for Speed Competitive Swim Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25m comfortably.
Improve fitness, build endurance, learn competitive swimming skills, improve strokes, and prepare for the end-of-week mini swim meet.
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Rock and Wave
Enjoy rock climbing activities in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday.
Participants will swim daily. Please ensure campers have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Campers must wear closed-toe running shoes to participate in rock climbing activities.
All campers must submit a completed Rock Climbing Waiver form (pdf) before camp starts.
Splish Splash Swim Camp
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Sport Camp Junior and Senior (Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Multi-Sport, Soccer and Volleyball)
This information is not currently available.
Summer Sport and Hockey Camp
Participants will receive specialized on ice instruction each day. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week. Prior skating knowledge and full hockey equipment is required.
Summer Sport and Skating Camp
This is a recreational skating program. Please bring a helmet and skates to this program. Children under the age of 17 are required to wear a helmet with full cage.